The former Van Halen frontman is bringing a laid-back party to the Palms.
The Palms is handing over its Strip - side pool deck to Sammy Hagar , giving the former Van Halen singer card blanche ( and an amusement budget ) to reshape the 74,000 - square - foot out-of-door space in his own picture . The result , dubbedSammy ’s Island , might just be the cure for the uncouth dayclub in Las Vegas .
In a cityknown for wild pool parties , Sammy ’s Island minimizes the carry terpsichore beatniks , bottle overhaul , and celebrity dj and or else emphasizes a laid - back , tropical atmosphere . The blank is a welcome time out with solid intellectual nourishment , stiff beverage , and a rock and roll ‘ n roll Department of Energy that ’s a atavism to a bygone era of stylus and swagman at the resort .
" In the early days , the Palms was really about rockers , man , " Hagar told Thrillist . " That ’s where we all stayed . Motley Crue would be there , I ’d be there with Van Halen . It was a stone join . So we kinda want to turn that back into what it was . "
Sammy’s Island at The Palms|Photo by Denise Truscello
A to the full loaded concert stage is the centerpiece of Sammy ’s Island , which will host alive music throughout the summer . For the most part , admission is free , although an exception will be made for home acts . Hagar name dropped old buddies Rick Springfield and REO Speedwagon as potential star while noting he ’s down to score the stage himself for impromptu jam sessions . Shows are already confirmed for tribute actYachtley Crewon July 5,Sixwire(featuring appearances by member of Sugar Ray , Vertical Horizon , Tonic , and the Rembrandts ) on July 20 , andShaggyon August 2 .
Hagar celebrated the grand opening night of Sammy ’s Island on May 17 with a semi - secluded appearance with covert circle Red Voodoo . fan dowse in the performance from a stand elbow room - only general admission area , a choice of two swimming pools , the quilt of scattered lounge chairs , and inside one of 39 cabanas or bungalows , include some on a wall 2nd level with secret plunge pools .
The menu favour summertime staples with south - of - the - mete influences , from a luscious Wagyu beef cattle burger with grilled poblano to a loaded nacho platter smothered in tart Gallus gallus tinga . Hagar says he personally savor - test the dish , giving his stamp of approval to the last menu . He ’s especially affectionate of the mahi mahi tacos and chicken offstage . A tramp wetback cart , feature gist shaved on the blot , is also in the whole kit .
The cocktail menu leans on what Sammy Hagar himself attain for when he ’s hanging out by the pool . " I ’m a Margarita guy wire , " he says . " I like smart lime , a little come-on like Cointreau or Triple Sec , and blanco tequila . just , healthy , non - fucked - with blanco tequila . No preservative , no additive . "
accord to Hagar , his own Santo tequila — a partnership with Food web star and fabled Vegas aboriginal Guy Fieri — fall into this category . But guest are welcome to compare and contrast for themselves with a pick of three tequila savour flight of steps ( and one mezcal flight of stairs ) at a streak dubbed the Tequileria . Frozen margaritas and strawberry daiquiri are quick to serve from a nearby machine .
Other Hagar - branded products flow freely at the kitty . At the Tiki - themed bar , two variation of Sammy ’s Beach Bar Rum are miscellaneous together in a deceivingly strong 32 - ounce Mai Tai . His Red Rocker Mexican - style lager is available from ego - serve taps inside the four themed Red Rocker cabana . Each one is decked out in bright carmine colors and Hagar ’s lyric poem spray - paint on the wall . Think of phrase like " We ai n’t goin' nowhere , we got it all mightily here " as motivation for partying hard under the hot Nevada sun .
Sammy Hagar performing at the Sammy’s Island opening party|Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images
Although the Palms is make an effort to appeal to locals by offeringfree cabanasMonday through Thursday with Nevada ID , Sammy ’s Island still doubles as the regular hotel pool for visitors . Hotel guests are welcome to contribute their kids , although all non - hotel node must be 21 and over .
Overall , it ’s a dissimilar kind of company for Las Vegas , where visitant can opt to sway or relax seven days a calendar week . " If I was laying by a puddle and some guy cast up with a trim wetback go-cart and some gal next to him was tug around a big sometime cart full of icing with canned cocktails and beer , I ’d recall I died and went to heaven , " Hagar pronounce . " But imagine what ? I function to heaven . I run to Sammy ’s Island , the closest matter to heaven . "
Photo by Patrick Gray
